Job Description

LOCATION: Spirit, Belfast

SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Friday, 36 HOURS PER WEEK

PAY RATE: £12.83 per hour

Purpose: Play an integral part in delivering effective recycling and waste services; ensuring receptacles are emptied; recyclables are separated to secure best rebate value; and waste services complement rather than disrupt other business activities. Adherence to safe systems of work and maintenance of excellent housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities

Service Provision

· Review & adhere to safe systems of work, policies & procedures

· Adhere to a ‘clean as you go’ approach

· Wear PPE as directed and maintain in good condition

· Decant/empty waste receptacles as required

· Ensure waste streams are segregated properly

· Moving waste receptacles to ensure provision in areas of need

· Coordinate provision of bins, skips and collections by waste contractors

· Ensure adherence to work schedules

· Ensure waste management does not disrupt client operations

· Operate balers & compactors and other equipment (e.g. for cardboard or plastic)

· Promptly report defects of equipment

· Complete check sheets as required

· Maintain excellent housekeeping of all waste areas (including signage & labelling)

· Support communication & awareness activities as required

· Liaise with Site Waste Manager to deliver customer satisfaction

Personal Development

· Willingness to attend training programmes as requested.

· Willingness to take on new skills to enhance the company’s profile and service offering, as per training received.

Personal Impact

· Ensure full uniform and ID badges are worn at all times.

· Maintain a professional and tidy appearance at all time.

· Arrive on time for your shift.

Quality Management and Health and Safety

· Ensure compliance with and actively promote Health & Safety at work.

· Ensure all PPE is worn, where applicable.

· Report accidents, incidents and near misses of any nature to your Line Manager immediately, or prior to end of the shift.

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria:

· A full, clean driving licence.

Desired Qualifications:

· Licensed forklift operative (counter balance).

Desired Experience:

· Experience as a waste recycling operative.

· Has worked at manufacturing facility.

Desired Skills:

· Experience within the relevant industry, or a similar environment.

· Time spent in a customer service environment.

· Experience working within a results-orientated environment.

Attitude / Motivation:

· Confident.

· Flexible, reliable, responsible, calm under pressure.

· Willing to undergo training/coaching in line with organisational philosophy.

· Positive attitude towards and supporting of change.

· Motivated by a desire to provide a professional service.